2020-05-07

Bracket - Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10017102 0.96 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  2. Open the trunk and remove the LH liftgate stop.
  3. Remove the trunk floor trim. See Trim - Floor - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Sill - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH 2nd row seatback. See Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the RH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the RH 2nd row seatback. See Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the rear trunk carpet. See Carpet - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  10. Release the clips that attach the LH and RH trunk side trims to the vehicle.
    Figure 1. LH side shown, RH similar
  11. Remove the puddle light connectors from the LH and RH trunk side trims.
    Figure 2. LH side shown, RH similar
  12. Remove the LH and RH trunk side trims from the vehicle.
    Figure 3. LH side shown, RH similar
  13. Remove the LH and RH taillights. See Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Remove the rear fascia. See Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install).
  15. Remove the bolts that attach the LH taillight bracket to the vehicle, and then remove the LH taillight bracket.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.